‘The queerness in Kaos was groundbreaking – its cancellation is a huge loss for LGBTQIA+ representation’
“Netflix’s decision to end Kaos after a single season does more than cancel a promising show; it halts the progression toward an inclusive media landscape that reflects the true diversity of human identities,” writes Scout Dragon.
WORDS BY SCOUT DRAGON Queer representation in the media is more important than ever. Yet, while visibility has improved, the way LGBTQIA+ characters are portrayed often falls into a troubling pattern: it feels forced.
Too often, queerness is treated as a plot point rather than a natural part of a character’s identity, making representation feel like it’s reducing queer characters to symbols of “inclusivity”, rather than fully realised people.
Netflix’s Kaos, however, reframed the concept of representation entirely. The show created a world where queerness is integrated so naturally that it ceases to be a focal point, and its cancellation, not long after the first season was released, is a huge loss for authentic LGBTQIA+ characters on screen.
